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Egmore to LIC Metro Route

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹20
Smart Card Fare: ₹16
First Train: 05:33 AM
Last Train: 11:33 PM
4 Stations 1 Interchanges 2.9 Km 0 hrs 5 mins Easy Route
Starts here
Green Line • Platform 2 • Towards MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Change here
Blue Line • Platform 5 • Towards Chennai International Airport
MGR Central (Chennai Central) is a unique 3-level underground interchange hub in Chennai, connecting the Blue Line and the Green Line.
LIC
Ends here
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Route Summary

How to reach LIC from Egmore by metro? : Board the metro from Egmore station and travel through 4 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching LIC.

The approximate travel time between Egmore and LIC is 0 hrs 5 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 2.9 Km. The first metro from Egmore departs at 05:33 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:33 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹20. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facilities are available at both metro stations.

Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.

Travel Mode Estimated Cost Savings vs Metro
🚇 Metro ₹20 —
🏍 Bike ₹43 ₹23 more
🛺 Auto ₹65 ₹45 more
🚕 Cab ₹98 ₹78 more

Pre-calculated Weekly/Monthly Fare Chart

The fare shown below is calculated for daily, weekly, and monthly travel which includes both up and down journey and for a single person.

Travel Period Cash Fare Smart Card
Daily ₹40 ₹32
Weekly (5 Days) ₹200 ₹160
Weekly (6 Days) ₹240 ₹192
Weekly (7 Days) ₹280 ₹224
Monthly (20 Days) ₹800 ₹640
Monthly (24 Days) ₹960 ₹768
Monthly (28 Days) ₹1120 ₹896

Taking this metro ride means

  • 🌱 Estimated Carbon Saving: 0.44 kg CO₂
  • ⛽ Fuel Saving (Petrol): 0.19 litres
  • ⏱ Time Saving in Rush Hour: 3.4 minutes
  • 🔥 Calories Burned: ~35 kcal

Safety Tips

  • Beware of pickpockets.
  • Don’t use mobile while onboard/deboard.
  • Don’t use mobile at coach gates.
  • Don’t force open the coach doors.
  • Avoid personal conversations with strangers.

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Address
Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Green
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island Platform
Doors will open on the left.
Areas Around

Mahaveer Colony, Chintadripet, Periamet

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
A1Egmore Railway station
A2—
A3Egmore Railway station, Office Of The Commissioner Of Archives And Historical Research, Egmore Childrens Hospital, Egmore F2 Police Station
B1—
B2Dina Thanthi, Periyar Book House, YWCA International Guest House, HDFC Bank, Office Of Commissioner of Police, Lakshmi Sundaravadanan Hospital
B3—
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday12 min14 min
Saturday12 min14 min
Sunday14 min20 min

Address
Trichy Hwy, Anna Salai, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Blue
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island Platform
Doors will open on the left.
Areas Around

Express Avenue Mall, Padupakkam, Pudupet, Indira Garden, Royapettah

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
A1Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
A2Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
A3Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar
B1SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern zonal office, Express Avenue Mall
B2SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern zonal office, Express Avenue Mall
B3TNE, BDBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank,Spencer Plaza
B4TNE, BDBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank,Spencer Plaza
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday06 min07 min
Saturday06 min/03 min07 min
Sunday07 min10 min

Metro Routes FAQs

𝒜. The first metro from Egmore is at 05:33 AM and the last metro is at 11:33 PM

𝒜. The travel distance is approx 2.9 Km KM

𝒜. There are 4 stations on this route.

𝒜. Approx travel time: 0 hrs 5 mins

𝒜. Yes, paid parking is available.

𝒜. Yes, feeder buses operate approx 06:00 AM – 10:00 PM (paid separately).

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